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To pass this exam, you must correctly answer 70 out of 100 questions
Exam Number: 198434
1.
(B-002-006-005)
What is the meaning of: "You are 5 9 plus 20 dB"?
2.
A.
Your signal strength has increased by a factor of 100
B.
You are perfectly readable with a signal strength 20 decibels greater than S 9
C.
The bandwidth of yourTEST
signal is 20 decibels above linearity
D.
Repeat your transmission on a frequency 20 kHz higher
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An interfering signal from a transmitter is found to have a frequency of 57 MHz (TV Channel 2 is 54 - 60 MHz). This
signal could be the:
3.
A.
crystal oscillator operating on its fundamental
B.
third harmonic of a 15 metre transmission
C.
seventh harmonic of an 80 metre transmission
D.
second harmonic of a 10 metre transmission
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To increase the level of very weak radio signals from an antenna, you would use:
4.
A.
an audio oscillator
B.
an RF oscillator
C.
an RF amplifier
D.
an audio amplifier
(B-001-005-002)
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate may design and build from scratch transmitting equipment for
use in the amateur radio service provided that person has the:
A.
Basic and Morse code qualification
B.
Advanced qualification
C.
Basic qualification
D.
Morse code with Honours qualification
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5.
(B-005-005-008)
If ten resistors of equal value were wired in parallel, the total resistance would be:
6.
A.
10 / R
B.
10 + R
C.
R / 10
D.
10 x R
TEST
(B-003-006-003)
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In a single sideband transmitter, the _____________ is in between the balanced modulator and the mixer.
7.
A.
radio frequency oscillator
B.
filter
C.
microphone
D.
speech amplifier
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(B-001-011-010)
It is permissible to interfere with the working of another station if:
8.
A.
the other station is not operating according to the Radiocommunication Regulations
B.
your station is directly involved with a distress situation
C.
the other station is interfering with your transmission
D.
you both wish to contact the same station
(B-004-002-009)
Voltage regulation is the principal application of the:
A.
junction diode
B.
vacuum diode
C.
Zener diode
D.
light-emitting diode
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9.
(B-001-024-002)
What is the purpose of the Safety Code 6?
10.
A.
It lists all RF frequency allocations for interference protection
B.
It sets antenna height limits for aircraft protection
C.
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It gives RF exposure limits
for the human body
D.
It sets transmitter power limits for interference protection
(B-003-018-001)
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How could you best keep unauthorized persons from using your amateur station at home?
11.
A.
Put fuses in the main power line
B.
Use a key-operated on/off switch in the main power line
C.
Use a carrier-operated relay in the main power line
D.
Put a "Danger - High Voltage" sign in the station
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(B-003-010-001)
Which list of emission types is in order from the narrowest bandwidth to the widest bandwidth?
12.
A.
RTTY, CW, SSB voice, FM voice
B.
CW, FM voice, RTTY, SSB voice
C.
CW, SSB voice, RTTY, FM voice
D.
CW, RTTY, SSB voice, FM voice
(B-001-010-003)
If the regulations say that the amateur service is a secondary user of a frequency band, and another service is a
primary user, what does this mean?
A.
Amateurs are only allowed to use the frequency band during emergencies
B.
Amateurs are allowed to use the frequency band only if they do not cause interference to primary users
C.
Amateurs must increase transmitter power to overcome any interference caused by primary users
D.
Nothing special: all users of a frequency band have equal rights to operate
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13.
(B-003-011-009)
An RF oscillator should be electrically and mechanically stable. This is to ensure that the oscillator does not:
14.
A.
generate key-clicks
B.
drift in frequency
C.
cause undue distortionTEST
D.
become over modulated
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If the impedance terminating a transmission line differs significantly from the characteristic impedance of the line,
what will be observed at the input of the line?
15.
A.
An infinite impedance
B.
Some value of impedance influenced by line length
C.
An impedance nearly equal to the characteristic impedance
D.
A negative impedance
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(B-002-002-006)
What is the Standard International Phonetic for the letter E?
16.
A.
Easy
B.
Edward
C.
Echo
D.
England
(B-003-001-007)
In an HF station, which component is temporarily connected in the tuning process or for adjustments to the
transmitter?
A.
Antenna tuner
B.
Low pass filter
C.
Dummy load
D.
SWR bridge
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17.
(B-007-003-009)
Skip distance is a term associated with signals from the ionosphere. Skip effects are due to:
18.
A.
reflection and refraction from the ionosphere
B.
high gain antennas being used
C.
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selective fading of local
signals
D.
local cloud cover
(B-001-015-010)
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In Canada, the 10 metre amateur band corresponds in frequency to:
19.
A.
28.000 to 29.700 MHz
B.
24.890 to 24.990 MHz
C.
50.000 to 54.000 MHz
D.
21.000 to 21.450 MHz
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What happens to a signal's frequency as its wavelength gets longer?
20.
A.
It disappears
B.
It goes up
C.
It stays the same
D.
It goes down
(B-007-007-009)
Which emission mode is best for auroral propagation?
A.
FM
B.
RTTY
C.
SSB
D.
CW
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21.
(B-003-003-001)
In a frequency modulation receiver, the ________is connected to the input of the radio frequency amplifier.
22.
A.
mixer
B.
antenna
C.
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frequency discriminator
D.
limiter
(B-006-005-001)
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What does an SWR reading of 1:1 mean?
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No power is going to the antenna
B.
The SWR meter is broken
C.
The best impedance match has been attained
D.
An antenna for another frequency band is probably connected
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(B-004-006-007)
You need a current limiting resistor for a light-emitting diode (LED). The actual resistance is not critical at all. Out of
the list below, which resistor tolerance would you select?
24.
A.
20%
B.
0.1%
C.
5%
D.
10%
(B-003-015-011)
With a digital communication mode based on a computer sound card, what is the result of feeding too much audio
in the transceiver?
A.
Splatter or out-of-channel emissions
B.
Power amplifier overheating
C.
Higher signal-to-noise ratio
D.
Lower error rate
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25.
(B-006-008-002)
If an antenna is made shorter, what happens to its resonant frequency?
26.
A.
It disappears
B.
It increases
C.
It decreases
D.
It stays the same
TEST
(B-003-021-003)
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What should you do for safety, before removing the shielding on a UHF power amplifier?
27.
A.
Make sure the amplifier cannot accidentally be turned on
B.
Make sure that RF leakage filters are connected
C.
Make sure the antenna transmission line is properly grounded
D.
Make sure all RF screens are in place at the antenna transmission line
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(B-001-012-001)
What kind of payment is allowed for third-party messages sent by an amateur station?
28.
A.
Donation of amateur equipment
B.
Donation of equipment repairs
C.
No payment of any kind is allowed
D.
Any amount agreed upon in advance
(B-005-008-006)
The unit "decibel" is used to indicate:
A.
a mathematical ratio
B.
an oscilloscope wave form
C.
a single side band signal
D.
certain radio waves
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29.
(B-001-013-009)
The call sign of an amateur station must be transmitted:
30.
A.
at the beginning and at the end of each exchange of communications and at intervals not greater than 30
minutes
B.
when requested to do TEST
so by the station being called
C.
at intervals not greater than ten minutes when using Morse code
D.
at intervals not greater than three minutes when using voice communications
(B-001-022-004)
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The fee for taking amateur radio certificate examinations at an Industry Canada office is:
31.
A.
no charge for qualification examinations
B.
$20 per qualification
C.
$5 per qualification examination
D.
$20 per visit, regardless of the number of qualification examinations
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(B-005-001-009)
How many millivolts are equivalent to two volts?
32.
A.
0.002
B.
2 000 000
C.
0.000002
D.
2 000
(B-001-004-002)
Which examination must be passed before an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is issued?
A.
Advanced
B.
Personality test
C.
Morse code
D.
Basic
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33.
(B-005-003-010)
High power resistors are usually large with heavy leads. The size aids the operation of the resistor by:
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A.
making it shock proof
B.
increasing the effective resistance of the resistor
C.
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allowing heat to dissipate
more readily
D.
allowing higher voltage to be handled
(B-002-004-001)
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What should you do before you transmit on any frequency?
35.
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Make sure the SWR on your antenna transmission line is high enough
B.
Listen to make sure that someone will be able to hear you
C.
Check your antenna for resonance at the selected frequency
D.
Listen to make sure others are not using the frequency
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(B-006-009-003)
If a parasitic element slightly shorter than a horizontal dipole antenna is placed parallel to the dipole 0.1 wavelength
from it and at the same height, what effect will this have on the antenna's radiation pattern?
36.
A.
A major lobe will develop in the horizontal plane, parallel to the two elements
B.
A major lobe will develop in the horizontal plane, from the dipole toward the parasitic element
C.
A major lobe will develop in the vertical plane, away from the ground
D.
The radiation pattern will not be affected
(B-005-011-011)
The fact that energy transfer from primary to secondary windings in a power transformer is not perfect is indicated
by:
A.
high primary voltages
B.
warm iron laminations
C.
electrostatic shielding
D.
large secondary currents
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37.
(B-008-001-006)
Inter-modulation in a broadcast receiver by a nearby transmitter would be noticed in the receiver as:
38.
A.
the undesired signal in the background of the desired signal
B.
distortion on transmitted voice peaks
C.
interference only whenTEST
a broadcast signal is tuned
D.
interference continuously across the dial
(B-003-020-007)
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Why should you wear a hard hat if you are on the ground helping someone work on an antenna tower?
39.
A.
To protect your head from something dropped from the tower
B.
So someone passing by will know that work is being done on the tower and will stay away
C.
So you won't be hurt if the tower should accidentally fall
D.
To keep RF energy away from your head during antenna testing
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When a transmitted radio signal reaches a station by a one-hop and two-hop skip path, small changes in the
ionosphere can cause:
40.
A.
variations in signal strength
B.
a change in the ground-wave signal
C.
consistent fading of received signal
D.
consistently stronger signals
(B-006-013-004)
Approximately how long is each side of a cubical quad antenna driven element for 14.3 MHz?
A.
21.43 metres (70.3 feet)
B.
7.13 metres (23.4 feet)
C.
53.34 metres (175 feet)
D.
5.36 metres (17.6 feet)
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41.
(B-003-013-006)
What is the usual bandwidth of a frequency-modulated amateur signal for +/- 5kHz deviation?
42.
A.
Between 10 and 20 kHz
B.
Between 5 and 10 kHz
C.
Greater than 20 kHz
D.
Less than 5 kHz
TEST
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What voltage would be needed to supply a current of 200 milliamperes, to operate an electric lamp which has a
resistance of 25 ohms?
43.
A.
5 volts
B.
175 volts
C.
8 volts
D.
225 volts
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Which component has a positive and a negative side?
44.
A.
A fuse
B.
A potentiometer
C.
A resistor
D.
A battery
(B-001-021-003)
A Canadian radio amateur, operating his station 7 kilometres (4 miles) offshore from the coast of Florida, is subject
to which frequency band limits?
A.
ITU Region 1
B.
Those applicable to Canadian radio amateurs
C.
ITU Region 2
D.
Those applicable to US radio amateurs
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45.
(B-001-001-003)
The Department that is responsible for the administration of the Radiocommunication Act is:
46.
A.
National Defence
B.
Communications Canada
C.
Transport Canada
D.
Industry Canada
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(B-007-001-001)
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What type of propagation usually occurs from one hand-held VHF transceiver to another nearby?
47.
A.
Skywave propagation
B.
Auroral propagation
C.
Tunnel propagation
D.
Line-of-sight propagation
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What is an advantage of downward sloping radials on a ground plane antenna?
48.
A.
It increases the radiation angle
B.
It brings the feed point impedance closer to 50 ohms
C.
It brings the feed point impedance closer to 300 ohms
D.
It lowers the radiation angle
(B-002-005-003)
At what speed should a Morse code "CQ" call be transmitted?
A.
At any speed below 5 w.p.m.
B.
At the highest speed at which you can control the keyer
C.
At any speed which you can reliably receive
D.
At the highest speed your keyer will operate
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49.
(B-001-002-001)
What must you do to notify your mailing address changes?
50.
A.
Write amateur organizations advising them of your new address, enclosing your certificate
B.
Contact an accredited examiner and provide details of your address change
C.
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Contact Industry Canada
and provide details of your address change
D.
Telephone your local club, and give them your new address
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In which frequency range is meteor scatter most effective for extended-range communication?
51.
A.
30 - 100 MHz
B.
3 - 10 MHz
C.
100 - 300 MHz
D.
10 - 30 MHz
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What should you do if you learn your transmitter is producing key clicks?
52.
A.
Use a choke in the RF power output
B.
Turn the receiver down
C.
Check the keying filter and the functioning of later stages
D.
Regulate the oscillator supply voltage
(B-006-002-009)
A balanced transmission line:
A.
carries RF current on one wire only
B.
has one conductor inside the other
C.
is made of two parallel wires
D.
is made of one conductor only
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53.
(B-005-002-007)
The letter "R" is the symbol for:
54.
A.
reactance
B.
impedance
C.
resistance
D.
reluctance
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(B-006-011-004)
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Approximately how long is the reflector element of a Yagi antenna for 28.1 MHz?
55.
A.
2.66 metres (8.75 feet)
B.
4.88 metres (16 feet)
C.
10.67 metres (35 feet)
D.
5.33 metres (17.5 feet)
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What property allows an RF choke coil to have little effect on signals meant to flow through the coil?
56.
A.
High reactance at high frequencies
B.
Low reactance at low frequencies
C.
Low reactance at high frequencies
D.
High reactance at low frequencies
(B-005-009-010)
Which series combinations of capacitors would best replace a faulty 10 microfarad capacitor?
A.
Two 10 microfarad capacitors
B.
Two 20 microfarad capacitors
C.
Twenty 2 microfarad capacitors
D.
Ten 2 microfarad capacitors
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57.
(B-003-014-009)
A switching system to enable the use of one antenna for a transmitter and receiver should also:
58.
A.
disconnect the antenna tuner
B.
ground the antenna on receive
C.
switch between metersTEST
D.
disable the unit not being used
(B-003-017-004)
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What may cause a buzzing or hum in the signal of an AC-powered transmitter?
59.
A.
A bad filter capacitor in the transmitter's power supply
B.
Energy from another transmitter
C.
Bad design of the transmitter's RF power output circuit
D.
Using an antenna which is the wrong length
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Who is responsible for the proper operation of an amateur station?
60.
A.
The person who owns the station equipment
B.
Both the control operator and the station owner
C.
Only the control operator
D.
Only the station owner who is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
(B-003-005-003)
In a single sideband and CW receiver, the __________ is connected to the radio frequency amplifier and the local
oscillator.
A.
beat frequency oscillator
B.
product detector
C.
filter
D.
mixer
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61.
(B-003-007-004)
In an amateur digital radio system, the audio connections of the modem/sound card are connected to the
___________.
62.
A.
transceiver
B.
input/output
C.
antenna
D.
scanner
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(B-006-006-003)
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What would you use to connect a coaxial cable of 50 ohms impedance to an antenna of 17 ohms impedance?
63.
A.
A terminating resistor
B.
An impedance-matching device
C.
A low pass filter
D.
An SWR meter
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The ITU Radio Regulations limit those radio amateurs, who have not demonstrated proficiency in Morse code, to
frequencies above:
64.
A.
3.5MHz
B.
28 MHz
C.
1.8 MHz
D.
none of the other answers
(B-005-012-003)
Resonance is an electrical property used to describe:
A.
the results of tuning a varicap (varactor)
B.
an inductor
C.
a set of parallel inductors
D.
the frequency characteristic of a coil and capacitor circuit
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65.
(B-004-003-008)
A transistor can be destroyed in a circuit by:
66.
A.
saturation
B.
cut-off
C.
excessive heat
D.
excessive light
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(B-007-005-004)
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What is the solar-flux index?
67.
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Another name for the American sunspot number
B.
A measure of solar activity that is taken annually
C.
A measure of solar activity that compares daily readings with results from the last six months
D.
A measure of solar activity that is taken at a specific frequency
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Potential difference is measured by means of:
68.
A.
an ammeter
B.
a wattmeter
C.
a voltmeter
D.
an ohmmeter
(B-006-003-008)
Why should you regularly clean and tighten all antenna connectors?
A.
To increase their capacitance
B.
To keep them looking nice
C.
To help keep their contact resistance at a minimum
D.
To keep them from getting stuck in place
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69.
(B-004-004-004)
In a field effect transistor, the ___________is the terminal where the charge carriers enter the channel.
70.
A.
emitter
B.
source
C.
drain
D.
gate
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When two 500 ohm 1 watt resistors are connected in series, the maximum total power that can be dissipated by
the resistors is:
71.
A.
4 watts
B.
1/2 watt
C.
1 watt
D.
2 watts
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(B-003-008-005)
In a regulated power supply, the output of the filter connects to the ____________________.
72.
A.
transformer
B.
rectifier
C.
regulator
D.
output
(B-001-008-004)
In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for receiving and automatically retransmitting
radiotelephone communications within the same frequency band, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio
Operator Certificate, with a minimum of:
A.
Basic with Honours qualification
B.
Basic qualification
C.
Basic and Morse code qualifications
D.
Basic and Advanced qualifications
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73.
(B-007-006-006)
What usually happens to radio waves with frequencies below the maximum usable frequency (MUF) when they are
sent into the ionosphere?
74.
A.
They pass through the ionosphere
B.
They are completely absorbed
TEST by the ionosphere
C.
They are changed to a frequency above the MUF
D.
They are bent back to the Earth
(B-002-007-005)
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What is the meaning of the Q signal "QSB"?
75.
A.
I am busy
B.
A contact is confirmed
C.
I have no message
D.
Your signal is fading
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(B-007-002-006)
When is the ionosphere most ionized?
76.
A.
Dawn
B.
Dusk
C.
Midday
D.
Midnight
(B-003-012-009)
The purpose of a balanced modulator in an SSB transmitter is to:
A.
make sure that the carrier and both sidebands are 180 degrees out of phase
B.
suppress the carrier and pass on the two sidebands
C.
make sure that the carrier and both sidebands are in phase
D.
ensure that the percentage of modulation is kept constant
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77.
(B-006-004-002)
What are some reasons to use parallel-conductor transmission line?
78.
A.
It will operate with a high SWR, and has less loss than coaxial cable
B.
It has low impedance, and will operate with a high SWR
C.
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It has a low impedance,
and has less loss than coaxial cable
D.
It will operate with a high SWR, and it works well when tied down to metal objects
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What is the low angle radiation pattern of an ideal half-wavelength dipole HF antenna in free space installed parallel
to the Earth?
79.
A.
It is a circle (equal radiation in all directions)
B.
It is two smaller lobes on one side of the antenna, and one larger lobe on the other side
C.
It is a figure-eight, perpendicular to the antenna
D.
It is a figure-eight, off both ends of the antenna
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The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification is limited to a maximum of _______
watts when expressed as direct current input power to the anode or collector circuit of the transmitter stage
supplying radio frequency energy to the antenna:
80.
A.
250
B.
1000
C.
100
D.
750
(B-001-016-003)
Except for one band, the maximum bandwidth of an amateur station's transmission allowed between 7 and 28 MHz
is:
A.
30 kHz
B.
15 kHz
C.
20 kHz
D.
6 kHz
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81.
(B-001-019-006)
The maximum percentage of modulation permitted in the use of radiotelephony by an amateur station is:
82.
A.
90 percent
B.
75 percent
C.
50 percent
D.
100 percent
TEST
(B-001-006-003)
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Which of the following statements is not correct?
83.
A.
A considerate operator does not transmit unnecessary signals
B.
A radio amateur may use a linear amplifier to amplify the output of a licence-exempt transmitter outside any
amateur radio allocations
C.
A radio amateur may not operate, or permit to be operated, a radio apparatus which he knows is not
performing to the Radiocommunication Regulations
D.
A courteous operator refrains from using offensive language
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(B-002-003-007)
If you are talking to a station using a repeater, how would you find out if you could communicate using simplex
instead?
84.
A.
See if a third station can clearly receive both of you
B.
See if you can clearly receive a more distant repeater
C.
See if you can clearly receive the station on a lower frequency band
D.
See if you can clearly receive the station on the repeater's input frequency
(B-002-008-007)
What is the most important accessory to have for a hand-held radio in an emergency?
A.
Several sets of charged batteries
B.
A portable amplifier
C.
A microphone headset for hands-free operation
D.
An extra antenna
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85.
(B-004-005-009)
How many grids are there in a triode vacuum tube?
86.
A.
Three
B.
Three plus a filament
C.
Two
D.
One
TEST
E
C
I
(B-003-009-001)
T
C
A
In a Yagi 3 element directional antenna, the ____________ is primarily for mechanical support purposes.
87.
A.
reflector
B.
director
C.
boom
D.
driven element
R
P
(B-008-005-006)
To reduce harmonic output from a high frequency transmitter, you would put a ____________ in the transmission
line as close to the transmitter as possible.
88.
A.
band reject filter
B.
low pass filter
C.
high pass filter
D.
wave trap
(B-002-001-001)
What is a good way to make contact on a repeater?
A.
Say the other operator's name, then your call sign three times
B.
Say the call sign of the station you want to contact, then your call sign
C.
Say the call sign of the station you want to contact three times
D.
Say, "Breaker, breaker,"
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89.
(B-001-003-002)
If an amateur pretends there is an emergency and transmits the word "MAYDAY," what is this called?
90.
A.
An emergency test transmission
B.
False or deceptive signals
C.
TESThas no meaning in an emergency
Nothing special: "MAYDAY"
D.
A traditional greeting in May
E
C
I
(B-001-014-004)
T
C
A
A person operating a Canadian amateur station is forbidden to communicate with amateur stations of another
country:
91.
A.
without written permission from Industry Canada
B.
unless he is passing third-party traffic
C.
when that country has notified the International Telecommunication Union that it objects to such
communications
D.
until he has properly identified his station
R
P
(B-003-004-005)
In a CW transmitter, the ______________ is in between the driver/buffer stage and the antenna.
92.
A.
power amplifier
B.
power supply
C.
telegraph key
D.
master oscillator
(B-006-007-005)
Polarization of an antenna is determined by:
A.
the magnetic field
B.
the type of antenna
C.
the orientation of the electric field relative to the Earth's surface
D.
the height of the antenna
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93.
(B-002-009-001)
What is a "QSL card"?
94.
A.
A written proof of communication between two amateurs
B.
A Notice of Violation from Industry Canada
C.
TEST
A letter or postcard from
an amateur pen pal
D.
A postcard reminding you when your certificate will expire
E
C
I
(B-001-025-003)
T
C
A
Which of the following is defined in EMCAB-2 as "any device, machinery or equipment, other than radio apparatus,
the use or functioning of which is, or can be, adversely affected by radiocommunication emissions"?
95.
A.
Radio-sensitive equipment
B.
Audio and video recorders
C.
Cable television converters
D.
Broadcast receivers
R
P
(B-008-002-011)
Stereo amplifiers often have long leads which pick up transmitted signals because they act as:
96.
A.
transmitting antennas
B.
RF attenuators
C.
receiving antennas
D.
frequency discriminators
(B-001-018-003)
Radiotelephone signals in a frequency band below ____ MHz cannot be automatically retransmitted, unless these
signals are received from a station operated by a person qualified to transmit on frequencies below the above
frequency:
A.
29.5 MHz
B.
50 MHz
C.
144 MHz
D.
29.7 MHz
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97.
(B-003-002-005)
In a frequency modulation transmitter, the ___________is located between the oscillator and the power amplifier.
98.
A.
modulator
B.
microphone
C.
frequency multiplier
D.
speech amplifier
TEST
E
C
I
(B-003-019-003)
T
C
A
To protect you against electrical shock, the chassis of each piece of your station equipment should be connected
to:
99.
A.
insulated shock mounts
B.
a good ground connection
C.
the antenna
D.
a dummy load
R
P
(B-001-023-009)
In general, what is the tallest amateur radio antenna system excluded from the requirement to consult with the land
use authority and the public where there is a land use authority defined public consultation process?
100.
A.
15m
B.
the taller of the height exclusion in the land use authority public consultation process and Industry Canada's
antenna siting procedures
C.
21m
D.
10m
(B-001-007-007)
What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?
A.
Only "10 codes" are permitted
B.
They are not permitted because they obscure the meaning of a message to government monitoring stations
C.
They may be used if the signals or codes are not secret
D.
There are no restrictions
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